Somalia Press Releases

The conflict in Somalia has had a terrible impact on freedom of expression and journalists’ safety. Numerous media workers have been directly targeted and killed in Mogadishu because of their work. Many of them have therefore been forced into exile.,In the semi-autonomous regions of Somaliland and Puntland journalists are constantly arrested and detained for exercising their right to freedom of speech.

ARTICLE 19 is working with Somali journalists to increase their capacity in safety and protection.